National Western Stock Show

Angus cattle producers can now participate in a new marketing opportunity for purebred cattle during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., January 11-26, 2014. Cattlemen can enter groups of three to five head of either heifer calves or bred yearlings into the NWSS Heifer Mart. Entries are due by Dec. 1, 2013. Fees are $100 per head and are due at the time of entry. Pedigree, breeding and other pertinent information will also be due at the time of entry. These females are on display with the intention of selling them by private treaty or for breeders to have an opportunity to display their breeding program as part of their overall marketing program.

Denver, Colo. - Producers interested in acquiring the best bison breeding stock in the nation will have an expanded opportunity to bid on the more than 120 animals to be offered during the National Bison Association's annual Gold Trophy Sale at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 26. In cooperation with Cattle in Motion, L.L.C., the National Bison Association will provide real-time on-line video streaming of the animals in the auction arena, and...

The American Angus Association is now accepting consignments for the 2014 National Western Angus Bull Sale held during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. The sale is set for Jan. 15, 2014, and producers can save $50 by acting now. Consignments received on or before Sept. 15 are $400 per head. From Sept. 16 through the Oct. 1 entry deadline, the fee is $450 per head. Consignments must have Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR) performance information to be eligible.

For many ranch families, the holidays aren't over until the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). Hundreds will make the trip to Denver, Colo., this January to join in on the 107-year-old tradition. Angus events kick off Wednesday, Jan. 16 and continue through the weekend with shows, sales and other activities. There's nothing quite like Denver in January, says Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association¨ director of activities and events. The NWSS is one of our biggest shows of the year, it is home to the breed's only pen and carload show, and hosts elite Angus sale offerings. While at the NWSS, stop by the Listening Post in the Yards, where Association, Angus Genetics Inc. and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB)

Winning the grand championship at the National Western Stock Show in January, a White Lake young woman and her steer had the experience of a lifetime. The steer topped the 64 head of steers in this year's show in Denver to garner the exceptional prize. After Maynard was selected as the grand champion beef steer, Shelby Kroupa, 16, took her 1,312 pound black crossbred animal to the The Brown Palace in downtown Denver where he amicably posed for photos and was admired by those coming to see this year's champion.

BROOKINGS - The South Dakota 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Team placed fifth overall in the Western National 4-H Roundup Horse Quiz Bowl Contest held at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. South Dakota Cooperative Extension Livestock Educator Robin Salverson served as the team's coach. The team included Stephanie Johnson, daughter of Linda Johnson of Belle Fourche; Rianna Schaeffer, daughter of Renae Schaeffer of Belle Fourche; Samantha Sleep, daughter of Jeff and Jodi Sleep of Spearfish; and Fehrin Ward, daughter of Vern and Laurie Ward of Fruitdale.

OMAHA, Neb. - Shorthorn exhibitors, breeders and enthusiasts alike, will soon head to the mile high city for the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., for a few days of competition and camaraderie. The weekend of Shorthorn events starts "In the Yards" on Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. with the National Pen Bull and Heifer Show held in the Pepsi Arena. The Shorthorn Pen Show has been steadily growing in numbers and another great showing is expected this year. On Jan. 20, events move to the "Hill" for the Junior PACE Heifer Show that will begin at 11 a.m. in the Stadium Arena followed by the Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show.

BROOKINGS - The South Dakota 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Team coached by KC Condon, placed 8th Overall in the Western National 4-H Roundup Horse Quiz Bowl Contest held at the National Western Stock Show in Denver Colorado, Jan. 5-8. The Western National 4-H Roundup Horse Quiz Bowl Contest is one of the nation's most challenging competitions for youth interested in horses, attracting top young people from throughout the United States each year. A highly competitive event for young people ages 14-18, the contest provides participants with an opportunity to develop skills in evaluation, decision-making, communication, self-discipline and responsibility.

The American Angus Association is now accepting consignments for the 2014 National Western Angus Bull Sale held during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. The sale is set for Jan. 15, 2014, and producers can save $50 by acting now. Consignments received on or before Sept. 15 are $400 per head. From Sept. 16 through the Oct. 1 entry deadline, the fee is $450 per head. Consignments must have Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR) performance information to be eligible.

Angus cattle producers can now participate in a new marketing opportunity for purebred cattle during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., January 11-26, 2014. Cattlemen can enter groups of three to five head of either heifer calves or bred yearlings into the NWSS Heifer Mart. Entries are due by Dec. 1, 2013. Fees are $100 per head and are due at the time of entry. Pedigree, breeding and other pertinent information will also be due at the time of entry. These females are on display with the intention of selling them by private treaty or for breeders to have an opportunity to display their breeding program as part of their overall marketing program.

OMAHA, Neb. - The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) Board of Directors announces Montie Soules as the new Executive Secretary/CEO of the American Shorthorn Association in Omaha, Neb., effective April 15, 2013. The Shorthorn breed is excited to have Soules on board in this leadership position and is looking forward to the fresh and innovative ideas that he brings to move Shorthorns ahead in the commercial and purebred ranks of the beef industry. "I am excited to be part of the Shorthorn family," Soules says.

Denver, Colo. - Some 40 young people competed Jan. 23, for $1,750 in individual scholarships and team trophies at the National Bison Association's (NBA) Fifth Annual Junior Judging Contest. Taking top honors and a $1,000 scholarship with an overall score of 228, was William JP Wood, Laramie, Wyo. The top placing team was one of three entered from Weld Central FFA, Keenesburg, Colo., and included Austin Massey, Jess Nighswonger, Hunter Bellm, and Aleani Dell. The team is coached by Weld Central FFA Advisor Willard Kendall.

Denver, Colo. - Producers interested in acquiring the best bison breeding stock in the nation will have an expanded opportunity to bid on the more than 120 animals to be offered during the National Bison Association's annual Gold Trophy Sale at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 26. In cooperation with Cattle in Motion, L.L.C., the National Bison Association will provide real-time on-line video streaming of the animals in the auction arena, and...

OMAHA, Neb. - Shorthorn exhibitors, breeders and enthusiasts alike, will soon head to the mile high city for the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., for a few days of competition and camaraderie. The weekend of Shorthorn events starts "In the Yards" on Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. with the National Pen Bull and Heifer Show held in the Pepsi Arena. The Shorthorn Pen Show has been steadily growing in numbers and another great showing is expected this year. On Jan. 20, events move to the "Hill" for the Junior PACE Heifer Show that will begin at 11 a.m. in the Stadium Arena followed by the Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tennessee River Music Inc. (TRM), Ft. Payne, Ala., has generously donated this year's Mile High Night Sale Lot 1 Foundation Female, supporting the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). Proceeds from this sale will provide educational, scholarship and leadership opportunities for today's and tomorrow's Hereford youth. The Lot 1 female, TRM 6104 Lulu 2044 ET, is a March 12, 2012, daughter of CS Boomer 29F. This tremendous power cow family has been generations in the making at TRM. Lulu would be a great addition to anyone's donor program based on her pedigree and phenotype.

For many ranch families, the holidays aren't over until the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). Hundreds will make the trip to Denver, Colo., this January to join in on the 107-year-old tradition. Angus events kick off Wednesday, Jan. 16 and continue through the weekend with shows, sales and other activities. There's nothing quite like Denver in January, says Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association¨ director of activities and events. The NWSS is one of our biggest shows of the year, it is home to the breed's only pen and carload show, and hosts elite Angus sale offerings. While at the NWSS, stop by the Listening Post in the Yards, where Association, Angus Genetics Inc. and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB)

BROOKINGS - The South Dakota 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Team coached by KC Condon, placed 8th Overall in the Western National 4-H Roundup Horse Quiz Bowl Contest held at the National Western Stock Show in Denver Colorado, Jan. 5-8. The Western National 4-H Roundup Horse Quiz Bowl Contest is one of the nation's most challenging competitions for youth interested in horses, attracting top young people from throughout the United States each year. A highly competitive event for young people ages 14-18, the contest provides participants with an opportunity to develop skills in evaluation, decision-making, communication, self-discipline and responsibility.